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Sony might push back the release of the PS6 until as late as 2029, and fans are already celebrating wildly across social media.
Maybe I’m losing touch, but honestly, it’s a puzzling scenario to me.
If this does happen, it would mark the longest PlayStation generation by a significant margin. Yet, instead of disappointment, many fans seem excited. Some are even arguing for Sony to wait until 2030 or later!
What’s driving this?
Certainly, there’s a growing feeling that the PS5 hasn’t quite met expectations. Developers are taking longer than ever, and the crossover of games between generations has blurred the lines. I understand — the improvements aren’t as drastic as the jump from the PS1 to PS2.
But let’s not rewrite history. Break out your old PS4 and spend a week dealing with sluggish 30fps games and painfully slow load times. The generational leap still exists — it’s just more incremental now, not revolutionary.
Even I’ll admit that diminishing returns are in play. Upgraded consoles are now more like smartphones: more iterative, less groundbreaking. But small enhancements still matter. Quieter, more powerful hardware still has a place in the market.
And here’s what I really struggle to understand: if you don’t want a PS6 at launch, you’re under no obligation to buy one.
With cross-generation software, you can stick with your PS5 for years without issue. If the PS6 comes out in 2027 and you’re not ready until 2030, you don’t have to upgrade until you want to. Upgrading has always been optional.
So, why are people championing a supposed delay?
According to Bloomberg, any setbacks would be considered a “major upset” internally, mainly caused by AI-driven RAM shortages—not a shift away from making generational progress.
This doesn’t seem like Sony is responding to strong consumer demand; it looks more like they’re reacting to market pressures beyond their control.
And, of course, this won’t fix ongoing criticisms of the PS5 — first-party titles will still come to PC, and it could take Naughty Dog up to five years to release a new game.
But all this will likely cost momentum, and it’s hard to see the PS5 not feeling long in the tooth a few years down the line.
New console generations — whether they’re more or less evolutionary — reset expectations and generate excitement. They push developers forward, even if only gradually. Without that rhythm, the risk of stagnation increases.
If we’re still gaming on our PS5s in 2029, I’ll accept it. But I find it a bit odd that many PlayStation fans seem thrilled about the prospect. An industry built on moving forward shouldn’t be celebrating standing still.
Are you celebrating rumors of a PS6 delay? What’s motivating your enthusiasm, and how do you think this will benefit PlayStation overall? Share your thoughts below.
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